For many men, the period following prostatectomy can be very confusing, frustrating, lonely, depressing, uncertain and embarrassing. Consequently levels of depression are quite high and for this reason it is important to know you are not alone with these feelings and that there is help available.

There are many great support groups both online and in person. These may include:

• The Cancer Council | http://www.cancer.org.au/
  Phone: 13 11 20
• Continence Foundation of Australia | https://www.continence.org.au/
  Phone: 1800 33 00 66
• The Prostate Cancer Foundation | http://www.prostate.org.au/support/
  Phone: 1800 220 099
• Beyondblue | https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
  Phone: 1300 224 636
• Impotence Australia | https://www.andrologyaustralia.org/
  Phone: 1800 800 614
• Depression Support Group | https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
• Men’s Shed | https://mensshed.org/
• Men’s Line Australia | https://mensline.org.au/
  Phone: 1300 789 978
• Movember | https://au.movember.com/ 
  Phone 1300 476 966
• Lifeline | https://www.lifeline.org.au/
  Phone: 13 11 14
• HealthDirect Australia | https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/
  Phone 1800 022 222

And of course your GP - they are well equipped to support, refer and help you manage these feelings. Whilst this may feel foreign, uncomfortable or awkward to discuss with your GP, try and remember that they manage issues like yours on a daily basis and are always there to help.